- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Saab 9-5 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Saab 9-5 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2016 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2008 has 20 and the 2010 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 9-5 year, for its age
#315 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Saab 9-5 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2009 Saab 9-5 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2009 Saab 9-5
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 saa 9-5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available...Updated 05/22/17 *bf *cn
Takata recall. The recall status is still indicating recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available. Went to dealership service dep't was told part not available. Received notice in may 2016. Very concerned that the fix for this extremely dangerous condition is not yet available. Need to have pressure put on the company to get this fixed asap.
Saab 9-5: every year compared
All 9-5 years2009 Saab 9-5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 1 | A | |
| 2009 Saab 9-3 | 43 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon | 43 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2009 Saab 9-7X | 17 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Saab 9-5 Wagon | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2009 Saab 9-5
Does the 2009 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Saab 9-5: inflator module (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saab 9-5?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2).
How many complaints has the 2009 Saab 9-5 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 20, 2017 and the latest on February 22, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Saab 9-5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Saab 9-5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saab 9-5 years have the most complaints?
1999 (117), 2000 (102), 2001 (82). See every Saab 9-5 year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Saab 9-5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data